Adela Goldbard "Invadieron por mar, respondemos con fuego. Un presagio" and Pyrotechnic Performance at City Hall Plaza

Adela Goldbard’s pyrotechnic performance hits City Hall Plaza Sept 12. Live music, effigies, and more. Registration recommended. Join us for the culminating performance of Adela Goldbard’s “Invadieron por mar, respondemos con fuego. Un presagio. They invaded by sea, we responded with fire. An omen.”, a time-based artwork in the form of a quarter-scale replica of a 17th-century sailing ship used by European colonists landing in the Americas. All are welcome to this free three-part pyrotechnic performance taking place on September 12th from 7:00 — 9:00 PM at City Hall Plaza. (Please see below for details for those with noise and light sensitivities.) Goldbard’s sculpture, becomes prop and site in this fictionalized “first encounter” performance between Indigenous people and European colonists. Accompanied by live Brazilian drumming, the performance will transition from a somber battle into a festive traditional Mexican Castillo pyrotechnic display and the theatrical destruction of the ship. Through this work, Goldbard addresses the legacy of colonization across the Americas, highlighting the painful and violent process of cultural erasure and hybridization. The performance acts as a counterpoint to the colonial violence rooted in Massachusetts, where Native American communities—including the Wampanoag, Nipmuc, and Pocumtuc peoples—faced displacement, war, and attempted erasure. Through shared ritual and spectacle, it honors their resistance and resilience, offering a communal act of healing and remembrance. <a href="https://www.thetriennial.org/adela-goldbard">Learn more about the artist and the project here.</a> The event begins at 7:00 pm with a short speaking portion at 7:45 pm and pyrotechnic performance at 8:00 pm; the duration of the entire event is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. City Hall Plaza is handicapped accessible and is served by the MBTA Blue and Green Line’s Government Center Station. Seating will not be provided; however you’re welcome to bring your own. This event is rain or shine. In the event of high winds or hazardous weather, the performance may be canceled and an announcement will be posted by 3:00 pm on our website and social media channels. Please note, this performance features live pyrotechnic effects, sudden loud noises, and flashing/strobe lighting. These effects may trigger discomfort or health concerns for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy, light or sound sensitivities, or sensory processing disorders. Hearing protection is recommended for sensitive ears. Parents and guardians are advised this program may not be suitable for very young children. For your safety, please remain within designated audience areas during pyrotechnic effects.

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